Dr. Itorobong Etim, Chairman of the House Committee on Appropriation and Finance in the Akwa Ibom House of Assembly, has assured that the 2024 Appropriation bill will be passed before December 31.
Etim conveyed this commitment during a press briefing addressing the 2024 appropriation bill presented to the Assembly by Gov. Umo Eno.
Encouraging collaboration, Etim urged Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to engage actively with the Committee during the budget defense process, emphasizing the need for a swift passage of the 2024 budget.
Representing the Uruan state constituency, Etim acknowledged the government’s continuity, emphasizing that the governor would build upon programs initiated by the previous administration. She assured the public of the Committee’s willingness to engage with MDAs to expedite the bill’s passage.
“I want to assure members of the public that the Committee will be willing to interface with Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to ensure the passage of the bill within record time,” Etim affirmed.
Noting the imperative of efficiency, Etim called on heads of MDAs to collaborate closely with the committee, warning against any unnecessary delays during the budget defense process.
The chairman highlighted the governor’s emphasis on the 2024 budget’s focus on enhancing the agriculture sector to achieve food sufficiency for the residents of Akwa Ibom. The commitment to expeditious budget passage and a focus on agricultural development reflects the Assembly’s dedication to advancing the state’s economic and agricultural goals.
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